Milwaukee partners with JTL to address skills shortage
Milwaukee Tools, a US manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools and accessories, has partnered with electrical training provider JTL to support apprentices entering the construction and building services engineering sectors. The partnership will initially be rolled out through a pilot programme at JTL’s Birmingham and Thames Valley training centres, providing apprentices with access to professional-grade equipment, […]
Surge Protection Devices to sponsor awards at 2026 ECN Awards
Surge Protection Devices has been announced as a sponsor for two of this year’s ECN Awards – namely, the Chain Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year and Contractor of the Year (turnover over £5m) Awards. Surge Protection Devices continually strives for excellence in its field – which is why the company is thrilled to support the ECN […]
Supplies4Heat launches Cornel Electric radiator
Supplies4Heat, a designer of radiators and heated towel rails, has introduced the Cornel Electric radiator, a new steel multi-column electric radiator designed for residential heating applications. Manufactured in Italy, the radiator is available in two-column and three-column configurations, with two height options and eight fixed widths. It is offered in either a White RAL 9016 […]
Amendment 4 changes to testing in a medical location
The IET Wiring Regulations is the safety standard for fixed low-voltage (LV) electrical installations and are designated as British Standard 7671. The standard contains eight Parts and 14 Appendices. Parts 1 to 6 and Part 8 are known as the general requirements and they apply to all LV installations, where relevant. Part 7: Special installations […]
Aico to sponsor Apprentice of the Year Award
ECN is delighted to announce Aico as the sponsor for the Apprentice of the Year Award at the upcoming 2026 ECN Awards. Aico’s mission is to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that protect people in their homes while supporting the development of future talent within the electrical industry – and sponsoring the Apprentice of the Year […]
‘Homeowners overlook quickest energy-saving upgrades’
Homeowners are prioritising major energy-efficiency projects such as heat pumps and solar panels, despite many lower-cost improvements offering faster returns on investment, according to new research from Uswitch, a comparison website for home services switching. The research, based on a survey of 500 UK tradespeople, compared the energy-saving measures most commonly requested by homeowners with […]
Luceco upgrades sports pitch lighting in Redcar
Rye Hills Academy in Redcar has completed a lighting upgrade for its 3G sports pitch as part of a wider refurbishment project aimed at improving facilities for students and the local community. The redevelopment received £250,000 in funding from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council’s Levelling Up Fund and has created a multi-sports facility used by […]
Contactum launches compact surge protection devices
UK electrical products supplier Contactum has introduced a new Type 2 Compact Surge Protection Device (SPD) range designed for use with its Defender 2.0 consumer units and Defender B distribution boards. The new range has been developed to provide protection against transient overvoltages while reducing the amount of space required within electrical distribution boards. According […]
MSP marks International Electricians’ Day in parliament
A motion recognising the contribution of electricians and electrical contractors has been lodged in the Scottish Parliament ahead of International Electricians’ Day on 10 June. The motion, submitted by SNP MSP Colin Beattie, highlights the role of electricians in supporting communities, businesses, public services, and Scotland’s transition to net zero. It also acknowledges the work […]
Drayton to highlight training at InstallerSHOW 2026
Drayton, a manufacturer of heating controls in the UK, will focus on technical training and installer support at InstallerSHOW 2026, with a programme of educational sessions and product demonstrations taking place throughout the event. Visitors to the company’s stand will be able to attend training sessions led by James Clark, Technical Training Manager at Drayton. […]